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Taxation and philanthropy: roads to stronger civil society in Brazil
Civil society organisations are critical bulwarks of democracy and promoters of social change. Tax and philanthropy are key means for them to prosper Resource shortage is one of the biggest challenges facing Brazilian civil society …
Interview with Latanya Mapp: ‘Stay in the game, even when you think you have won’
The new CEO of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors on the importance of community, flexible-funding, and where philanthropy fell asleep. In the heart of Ghent, Belgium, is a hotel that looks like a church. Among portraits of …
Learning from the past, looking to the future
A 20-year transformative journey from a local women’s fund in Asia. Gender justice in Asia is ongoing. Data compiled by UN Women reveals significant areas of persistent gender inequality in the political, economic and social …
5th African Philanthropy Conference 2024
The African Philanthropy Conference is a collaborative platform which aims to create and curate a progressive agenda for philanthropy and social investment on the continent. Hosted under the theme of ‘The New Frontiers for African …
On the journey to equitable philanthropy
In the 1960s, ‘the Negro Problem’ was a key agenda topic for a board meeting at the Ford Foundation. This reminder by Darren Walker, the current President of the Ford Foundation, during a public event …
Far right ‘occupies more space and power’, warns Open Society’s Roma Foundation
A philanthropic fightback is needed as Europe’s far right ‘occupies more space and power’ than ever before, warns Open Society Foundations newly established Roma Foundation. Speaking to Alliance magazine, head of the Roma Foundation Zeljko …
New guides demystify and encourage philanthropic support for journalism in Canada
Philanthropic support for journalism in Canada is in its infancy, but evidence to date suggests that even on a modest scale it can propel powerful reporting that makes a difference. Foundations in Canada are tentatively …
Spare some change: Is the Big Bets model effective?
Once again, after four years, a choice will be made, and our hopes for a better world are riding on it. I refer, of course, to the call for proposals for ‘100&Change.’ This MacArthur Foundation …
July 2024: Around the world from our regional reps
Every month Alliance regional representatives provide a report on the latest happenings in philanthropy from their region. Below is roundup for July 2024 World’s First Accountability Summit on Disability Inclusion to be Held in Tokyo in …
Dutch right-wing leaders could make charitable giving harder
It has often been said that philanthropy is socially indispensable and politically invisible in the Netherlands. With the arrival of a new radical right-wing cabinet led by former top civil servant Dick Schoof, the omens …